AI-generatedPetra at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,160 h
- Rain a year
- 71 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,127 m
Climate in Petra
Petra has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year, Petra is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – April, October – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:3918:08
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:24–07:11 · evening 17:36–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:15–06:24 · evening 18:23–18:32
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Petra in October?
In October, Petra is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Petra.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min06:39 – 18:08
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 15 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Amman
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %97 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Petra
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.9 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Petra, 69 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Petra
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Petra: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Petra has about 2 rainy days with 6 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Petra
How breezy and how cloudy Petra is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Petra typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 15 % of the sky over Petra: mostly clear, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Petra
How often the day gets hot in Petra (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Petra has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Petra
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 76 | 13° | 4° | 6.7 h | 3 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 14° | 4° | 7.0 h | 3 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 97 | 18° | 7° | 8.1 h | 3 | 11 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 23° | 11° | 9.3 h | 1 | 6 |
| MayMay | 82 | 28° | 15° | 10.0 h | 1 | 4 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 30° | 18° | 10.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 32° | 20° | 10.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 32° | 20° | 10.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 30° | 18° | 9.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 25° | 15° | 7.9 h | 2 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 20° | 10° | 7.0 h | 2 | 6 |
| DecemberDec | 86 | 15° | 5° | 6.5 h | 2 | 8 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
30.32° N, 35.48° E · 1,127 m · Asia/Amman
Best time to visit Petra
The best time to visit Petra is from February to April and from October to December. Hiking and mountain trips are best from February to April and from October to December, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is a rarity all year: only 71 mm fall in an average year.
Petra through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Petra in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–28 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Petra in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–32 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Petra in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–30 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Petra in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 13–15 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Petra for you.
Your best months: March – April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Petra
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Petra: score 100 against 95. In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 95 | 100better |
| Day high | 25° | 23° |
| Night low | 15° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 6 mm | 6 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Petra month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
76January13° · 7 h
In January, Petra is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Petra.
Petra in January85February14° · 7 h
In February, Petra is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Petra.
Petra in February97March18° · 8 h
In March, Petra is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Petra.
Petra in March100April23° · 9 h
In April, Petra is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Petra.
Petra in April82May28° · 10 h
In May, Petra is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Petra.
Petra in May62June30° · 11 h
In June, Petra is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Petra.
Petra in June50July32° · 11 h
In July, Petra is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Petra.
Petra in July50August32° · 10 h
In August, Petra is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Petra.
Petra in August67September30° · 9 h
In September, Petra is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Petra.
Petra in September95October25° · 8 h
In October, Petra is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Petra.
Petra in October93November20° · 7 h
In November, Petra is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Petra.
Petra in November86December15° · 7 h
In December, Petra is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Petra.
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Petra vs. Aqaba
In October Petra has the better holiday weather (score 95 vs. 57). During the day Aqaba is 6 °C warmer than Petra. Aqaba gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Petra | Aqaba |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 95 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 31° |
| Sea | – | 26° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0 |
| Best time | Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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Petra in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Petra has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 99
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 95
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 14 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h
- Distance
- 3,770 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Petra
When is the best time to visit Petra?
The best time to visit Petra is from February to April and from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Petra?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Petra?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 71 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Petra get?
Petra gets around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 6.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Petra in?
Petra uses the time zone Asia/Amman, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Petra?
A nonstop flight from London to Petra takes about 5 h, for a straight-line distance of about 3,770 km.
Which school holidays are best for Petra?
Petra has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 99, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 81.
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